Oatfield is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, OR. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.

About

Life in Oatfield

Oatfield is a community of 12,709 people in Oregon. The median household income is $103,483, median rent runs about $1,786 per month, and median home values are around $569,000. The average commute is 25.4 minutes.

Oatfield at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

50.3 yrs

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Foreign-Born

13.4%

Broadband Internet

93.4%

of households

Population Growth

-9.6%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Oatfield$103,224
Oregon avg$83,011
US$80,734

Demographics13.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico

Who lives in Oatfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Oatfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.0%), and 11.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

15.4%

of residents

65 and Older

29.0%

of residents

Households with Kids

25.8%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

23.5%

of households

Married Couples

60.6%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.59

people

Race & Ethnicity

White75.7%
Hispanic or Latino15.7%
Two or more races4.5%
Asian2.8%
Black0.8%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Mexico42.0%
Canada9.8%
Colombia5.3%
Philippines4.1%
Korea3.1%
Brazil3.1%
Vietnam3.0%
Guatemala3.0%
Dominican Republic2.8%
United Kingdom2.7%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only84.9%
Spanish11.1%
Other Indo-European1.3%
Tagalog/Filipino0.7%
French/Haitian0.5%
Vietnamese0.5%
Korean0.3%
Russian/Slavic0.3%

Cost of Livingrent 17% above OR average

Rent, home values, and income in Oatfield

In Oatfield, rent runs 17% above the OR average, and home values are 19% above the OR average.

Median rent (per month)

Oatfield$1,786
Oregon avg$1,525
US$1,413

Median home value

Oatfield$569,000
Oregon avg$477,600
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

68.0%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

44.0%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

105.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$4,886

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

85.2%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1975

median year built

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR

Unemployment in Oatfield and typical pay across the metro area

Unemployment in Clackamas County, which includes Oatfield, is close to the OR average.

Unemployment rate

Oatfield4.9%
Oregon avg5.2%
US4.3%

Oatfield: Clackamas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

4.4%
3.7%
3.7%
3.4%
7.3%
4.9%
3.6%
3.4%
4%
4.9%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Clackamas County (county-wide) · Annual averages

Oatfield is about 3% of Clackamas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

What Oatfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care20.7%
Professional & business services14.0%
Manufacturing12.7%
Construction12.2%
Retail12.0%
Arts, hospitality & food service6.8%
Transportation & utilities6.3%
Finance & real estate4.5%

City residents, wherever they work

Median Salary by Occupation · metro area

Management$124,590
Healthcare$107,510
Business & Finance$79,400
Education$65,840
Construction$65,630
Office & Admin$47,870
Production$47,430
Transportation$44,260

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area

Commute26.1 min avg

How Oatfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Oatfield, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone69.4%
Carpool6.3%
Public transit1.3%
Walk0.8%
Work from home20.7%
Other1.4%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min19.5%
15–29 min36.6%
30–44 min31.0%
45–59 min8.4%
60+ min4.5%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Portland International Airport (PDX)

    Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025

    12 mi
  • Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025

    141 mi

Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.

Safetyviolent crime 36% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in the area policed by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, which covers Oatfield, runs 36% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

210.6

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

1,624.8

per 100,000 residents

About average (1,552 national, 2025)

Policed by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)

Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 11 events in 2025

Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index

Relatively High

94.9 / 100

Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).

Avalanche · HighCold wave · HighEarthquake · HighIce storm · HighLightning · High

Clackamas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Clackamas County, which includes Oatfield, the most common type is heavy snow, with 11 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Heavy SnowFloodHeavy RainDebris FlowHail

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
202511Heavy Snow$2,000
202410Heavy SnowNone reported
20231FloodNone reported
20227Debris Flow$151,200
20211FloodNone reported
20203FloodNone reported
20193Heavy Rain$15,000

Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.

8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year

Clackamas County, county-wide

Oatfield is about 3% of Clackamas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Air Quality31 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Clackamas County, which includes Oatfield, is typically good — 318 good-air days per year.

Median AQI

31

Good Days

318

per year

Moderate Days

43

per year

Unhealthy Days

0

per year

Clackamas County, county-wide

Oatfield is about 3% of Clackamas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Climate81°F summers, 37°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Oatfield has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).

Spring (Mar–May)

64°/44°F

avg high / low

Summer (Jun–Aug)

81°/56°F

avg high / low

Fall (Sep–Nov)

65°/47°F

avg high / low

Winter (Dec–Feb)

49°/37°F

avg high / low

Annual Precipitation

50.4"

Annual Snowfall

3.6"

Hot Days/Year

20

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

30

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

165

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
20°40°60°80°100°7.5"Jan: 6.54" precipitationFeb: 4.46" precipitationMar: 4.78" precipitationApr: 3.84" precipitationMay: 2.54" precipitationJun: 1.79" precipitationJul: 0.50" precipitationAug: 0.56" precipitationSep: 1.64" precipitationOct: 4.23" precipitationNov: 6.73" precipitationDec: 7.20" precipitationJJan: high 48°F, low 37°FFFeb: high 53°F, low 38°FMMar: high 58°F, low 40°FAApr: high 64°F, low 43°FMMay: high 71°F, low 48°FJJun: high 76°F, low 53°FJJul: high 84°F, low 57°F84°AAug: high 84°F, low 58°FSSep: high 78°F, low 53°FOOct: high 65°F, low 47°FNNov: high 53°F, low 41°F36°DDec: high 47°F, low 36°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan48°F37°F6.54"
Feb53°F38°F4.46"
Mar58°F40°F4.78"
Apr64°F43°F3.84"
May71°F48°F2.54"
Jun76°F53°F1.79"
Jul84°F57°F0.50"
Aug84°F58°F0.56"
Sep78°F53°F1.64"
Oct65°F47°F4.23"
Nov53°F41°F6.73"
Dec47°F36°F7.20"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oatfield

Uninsured

3.2%

of residents

No hospitals inside Oatfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Clackamas

Providence Milwaukie Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · 3.1 mi away · Milwaukie

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Oregon City

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity34.6%US 36.8%
Diabetes11.8%US 12.6%
High blood pressure35.5%US 37.1%
Current smoking11.2%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity21.4%US 26.6%
Depression27.6%US 23.0%
Asthma12.0%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year75.6%US 78.2%

Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.

Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.

Education18.3:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Oatfield

Oatfield's student/teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

2

within city limits

Private Schools

0

within city limits

College Degree Rate

35.6%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Colleges Near Oatfield (within 15 miles)

Portland Community College

6.8 mi away

Public · 2-year · 19,531 students · in-state tuition $5,430 · 20% graduate · median earnings $48,571 (10 yrs after entry)

Portland State University

8.2 mi away

Public · 4-year · 13,182 students · in-state tuition $12,315 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,447 (10 yrs after entry)

Clackamas Community College

6.3 mi away

Public · 2-year · 4,963 students · in-state tuition $6,525 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,259 (10 yrs after entry)

Mt Hood Community College

11.9 mi away

Public · 2-year · 3,856 students · in-state tuition $5,418 · 25% graduate · median earnings $46,423 (10 yrs after entry)

University of Portland

12.8 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $60,100 · 80% graduate · median earnings $85,634 (10 yrs after entry)

Lewis & Clark College

4.5 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,120 students · in-state tuition $68,048 · 72% graduate · median earnings $64,090 (10 yrs after entry)

Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)

Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 15 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oatfield

Oatfield has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (15 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

National Historic Site

15 mi away

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

86 mi away

Cities Near Oatfield

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Oatfield FAQ

Is Oatfield, Oregon affordable?⌄

Oatfield's median rent is $1,786/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $103,224/year. Median home value is $569,000.

Is Oatfield, Oregon safe?⌄

Oatfield is policed by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 211 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1625 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Oatfield, Oregon?⌄

Clackamas County, which includes Oatfield, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Oatfield, Oregon?⌄

The cost of living in Oatfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,786/month and median household income is $103,224/year. The median home value is $569,000. About 68% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Oatfield, Oregon?⌄

The average commute in Oatfield is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.

Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from